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J23 GXB

2005 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,464 mi
Last recorded79,464 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 GXB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 79,464 miles

Fuel cap seal is deteriorating. Perishing and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and very heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and very heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 69,863 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 69,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,927 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,566 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 66,985 miles

both track rod ends may have been warmed up in the past

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 5 May 2015 65,497 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 51,975 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 40,744 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,575 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,616 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres damaged on outer walls

osr outer exhaust flange broken

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,870 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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J23 GXB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 64,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J23 GXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J23 GXB registered?

J23 GXB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is J23 GXB safe to buy?

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